Diego Corrales
American professional boxer (1977–2007)
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Summary
Diego Corrales was born on August 25, 1977[1], in Sacramento[2]. He died on May 7, 2007[3], in Las Vegas[4]. He worked as a boxer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,710 views/month, #6,554 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Columbia[7]
- Place of burial: Palm Memorial Park Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Award received: WBO World Lightweight Champion[10], WBO World Junior Lightweight Champion[11], International Boxing Hall of Fame[12], WBC World Lightweight Champion[13], IBF World Junior Lightweight Champion[14], The Ring World Lightweight Champion[15], Ali–Frazier Award[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Diego Corrales[18]
- Cause of death: motorcycle accident[19]
- Sport: boxing[20]
- Family name: Corrales[21]
- Given name: Diego[22]
- Manner of death: accidental death[23]
- Participant in: José Luis Castillo vs. Diego Corrales[24], Diego Corrales vs. José Luis Castillo II[25]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 45[26]
- Number of wins: 40[27]
- Number of losses: 5[28]
- Nickname: Chico[29]
- Country for sport: United States[30]
- Height: 179 cm[31]
- Mass: 70 kg[32]
- Sports discipline competed in: lightweight[33], super featherweight[34]
Why It Matters
Diego Corrales has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Diego Corrales born?
Diego Corrales was born in Sacramento[2].
Where did Diego Corrales die?
Diego Corrales passed away in Las Vegas[4].
What did Diego Corrales do for work?
Diego Corrales worked as a boxer[5].
What awards did Diego Corrales receive?
Honors received include WBO World Lightweight Champion[10], WBO World Junior Lightweight Champion[11], International Boxing Hall of Fame[12], and WBC World Lightweight Champion[13].